Road Maintenance Worker

Mohave County Public Works is looking to fill a position of Road Maintenance Worker.

To construct and maintain county roads accepted by the Mohave County Board of Supervisors as County Highways, regularly maintained roads, or tertiary maintained roads, and to provide a safe and economical transportation system for the citizens of Mohave County.

This is an entry level position involved in the operation of light to medium equipment utilized in the maintenance and repair of county-maintained roads and property. Incumbents will receive on-the-job training on light and medium equipment. Incumbents may also receive additional training in the operation of heavy equipment. As incumbents attain and demonstrate qualifications, the incumbent may be periodically required to operate heavy equipment.

• Work 4 ten-hour shifts.
• Monday-Thursday 5:00am-3:30pm (summer hours)
• Monday-Thursday 6:00am-4:30pm (winter hours)
• Occasional overtime for call-outs due to assisting Sheriff’s Office with traffic closures and weather-related events.
• Travel is occasional to assist crews in other areas of Mohave County.
• County will cover room costs and per diem if situation requires overnight stay(s).

Range 10/Steps 1-8 ($18.22 to $22.41)

• Must pass pre-employment background screening
• Must possess a valid driver's license for operation of motor vehicles at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.

• Pothole Repair:
  Patch and repair damaged pavement areas
• Shoulder Maintenance:
  Maintain roadway shoulders for safety
• Construction Maintenance:
  Support construction-related road work
• Crack Seal & Chip Seal:
  Treat approx. 90–100 miles of paved roadway each fiscal year
• Soil Stabilization:
  Improve soil structure on roadways
• Dirt Road Grading:
  Grade and maintain unpaved roads
• Sweeping:
  Clear debris from roadways and shoulders
• Culvert & Cattle Guard Cleanup:
  Maintain drainage and livestock crossings
• Guardrail Repair:
  Repair and maintain roadside guardrails
• Right-of-Way Weed Control:
  Remove vegetation and maintain safe rights-of-way
• Snow Removal:
  Clear snow and maintain safe winter travel routes

• 11 Paid Holidays.
• End of Year PTO Buyback (optional).

• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
  • Contribution rate of 11.98% with 100% Employer Match starting on first day.
• Deferred Compensations Programs (optional)

• Low-cost, high-value health care plans for you and your family that include Medical, Dental, Vision.
• 24/7 Virtual Care including Onsite Health Screening Events
• Marketplace Discounts
• Onsite Gyms or Gym Membership Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Basic Life, Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurances with additional voluntary benefits include Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA-includes Dependent Care).

• Work is subject to varying job site assignments and may be subject to call back, overtime, and irregular schedules including completion of work assignments on weekends and holidays.
• Performs a variety of road maintenance and repair tasks by performing various manual labor assignments, such as, but not limited to: operating jackhammer, drilling holes in rocks, shoveling of cold mix asphalt cake, raking chips, chip sealing, asphalt patching, oiling, sweeping, trimming trees, weeding, mowing, removing debris, installing cattle guards, placing of barricades and cones, flagging of traffic and crack sealing.
• Utilizes various hand and power tools and equipment such as: jackhammer, compressors, drills, chain saw, mower, shovel, rake, and weed eater.
• Operates and services light to medium equipment utilized in the maintenance and repair of roads and to haul materials and equipment. Utilizes equipment such as: medium - tandem axle truck; all front end loaders; all rollers; all sweepers; water truck; other related medium equipment; light - single axle truck; sweeper; rubber tire roller; jack hammer; hand tools; and other related light equipment.
• May receive additional…